Elizabeth Arntson
Lakewood,OH
Summary
Dedicated pediatric registered nurse with a strong foundation in pediatric hematology and oncology. Skilled in patient advocacy, effective communication, and critical thinking, ensuring high-quality care and support for patients and their families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
University Hospitals, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
Cleveland, OH
07.2023 - Current
- Provide expert nursing care to pediatric hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant patients
- Manage complex symptom control
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds
- Serve as charge nurse overseeing a 21 bed unit
- Precept and orient new nurses and nursing students
- Provide emotional support and advocacy for patients and families
Nursing Assistant II
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
Cleveland, OH
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored vital signs for up to 13 patients per shift, documenting changes to ensure accurate patient assessments
- Alerted nursing staff to abnormal vital signs promptly to ensure patient safety
- Accurately document intake and output in pediatric patients
- Assist children with ADLs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
- Assisted with ambulation and repositioning of pediatric patients
- Facilitated communication between care team and patients/families
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments
- Provided active listening and comfort care to patients and their families
Nursing Assistant
Kingston Residence of Perrysburg
Perrysburg, OH
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted memory care and assisted living residents with ADLs, often caring for up to 14 residents per shift
- Used manual transfer techniques and utilized transfer machines
- Assisted patients with communication between health care teams and each other
- Performed passive ROM methods
- Educated residents on fall risks and using call bells
- Obtained vital signs and weights
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2023
High School Diploma -
Eastwood High School
Pemberville, OH06-2019
Skills
- Disciplined, energetic employee
- Quickly establishes rapport with patients, families, and coworkers
- Demonstrates strong critical thinking and clinical judgement in high stakes situations
- Hardworking and flexible, able to adapt easily with changes to a plan
- Knowledgeable about various pediatric cancers and blood disorders and their treatment plans
- Utilizes knowledge of developmentally appropriate care to provide support to patients of all ages who are undergoing treatment
- Comfortable working and communicating with a interdisciplinary team to advocate for best care for patients
Certification
Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider - APHON
BLS - American Heart Association
Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse - University Hospitals
Charge Nurse - University Hospitals
Nurse Preceptor - University Hospitals
Timeline
Registered Nurse Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
University Hospitals, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant II
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023
Nursing Assistant
Kingston Residence of Perrysburg
03.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
High School Diploma -
Eastwood High School